Psychological and Diagnostic Evaluations / Educational Consultations

Is your child struggling in school, anxious, can't focus or seems
depressed? Dr. Shiro Torquato specializes in psychological assessments
and educational consultations for children and teens. If your child is
getting poor grades, having difficulty paying attention, or can't make
friends, a psychological assessment could reveal the source of these
issues.

The results of this assessment will suggest interventions to
help your child be happier and more successful. Dr. Torquato performs a
comprehensive evaluation of your child's learning, cognitive abilities,
social/emotional functioning and behavior to determine the core problems
and make recommendations to help your child succeed at home and school.

In addition, Dr. Torquato has expertise in reviewing previously
administered school district testing and interpreting the findings for
parents. She also guides parents through the special education process
and attends Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) meetings. Moreover,
Dr. Torquato enjoys working collaboratively with school psychologists,
teachers and administrators, in order to assist parents in advocating
effectively for their children.

Finally, Dr. Torquato has a strong background in developmental
disabilities and applied behavior analysis (ABA). So, she is able to
assess and diagnose children with neuro-developmental disorders, such as
Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD and learning disabilities (Dyslexia).
Learn more about Dr. Torquato's
background here.

Families counseling is owned by Deborah Tucker, M.A., L.M.F.T. (Lic #ML17142). Each of the practitioners in this office is a sole-proprietor, which means that the practitioner is in business for himself or herself. Deborah Tucker DBA Families Counseling is not a partnership, a joint venture, a professional corporation, or any other form of business organization with any of the other practitioners in this suite of offices.

Each therapist's practice is separate, and each is solely and entirely responsible for any liabilities resulting from that practice.

Get in touch

If you know which therapist you would like to see, please call them directly. Please call Deborah Tucker if you have any questions, or would specifically like an appointment with her, at 805-583-3976 x 33.

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